Cloudflare's blog discusses the launch of the Azul Certificate Transparency log, designed to enhance security by allowing for better tracking and monitoring of SSL/TLS certificates. The log aims to help organizations detect misissued certificates and improve overall internet trustworthiness. Additionally, it highlights the importance of transparency in digital certificate issuance.

The CA/Browser Forum has voted to reduce the maximum lifespan of SSL/TLS certificates to 47 days by March 15, 2029, a significant decrease from the current 398 days. This change aims to enhance digital security by limiting the potential abuse of compromised certificates, though it is expected to increase the workload for IT administrators who must adapt to more frequent renewals.